Blain’s Farm & Fleet continues Michigan expansion
Blain’s Farm & Fleet will open its fifth Michigan store in the fall of 2020.
The farm and ranch retailer will open a new 106,000-square-foot location from the ground up in Walker-Standale.
The Walker-Standale store is the latest in Blain’s relatively quick expansion into Michigan. The company opened stores in Jackson and Portage in the fall of 2018, Traverse City in the spring of 2019, and most recently opened a Holland Township location in October.
The latest site will bring Blain’s location total to 43 stores in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan.
According to Blain’s, the Walker-Standale store will cater to Michigan residents who reside in the western half of the state.
“Everything is falling into place,” said Jane Blain Gilbertson, owner and president of Blain’s Farm & Fleet. “We are thrilled that we continue finding like-minded partners who share our values as a family-owned Midwestern retailer and appreciate the unique community-focused environment we offer. Michigan and Blain’s Farm & Fleet were made for one another.”
Blain’s said the new store will bring about 100 jobs to the community, including full-time and part-time positions. Based in Janesville, Wis., Blain’s has more than 4,000 employees.
The farm and ranch retailer will open a new 106,000-square-foot location from the ground up in Walker-Standale.
The Walker-Standale store is the latest in Blain’s relatively quick expansion into Michigan. The company opened stores in Jackson and Portage in the fall of 2018, Traverse City in the spring of 2019, and most recently opened a Holland Township location in October.The latest site will bring Blain’s location total to 43 stores in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan.
According to Blain’s, the Walker-Standale store will cater to Michigan residents who reside in the western half of the state.
“Everything is falling into place,” said Jane Blain Gilbertson, owner and president of Blain’s Farm & Fleet. “We are thrilled that we continue finding like-minded partners who share our values as a family-owned Midwestern retailer and appreciate the unique community-focused environment we offer. Michigan and Blain’s Farm & Fleet were made for one another.”
Blain’s said the new store will bring about 100 jobs to the community, including full-time and part-time positions. Based in Janesville, Wis., Blain’s has more than 4,000 employees.